VTech Nitro Jams Notebook Owner's Manual

User’s Manual

Nitro Jams Notebook

™

Printed in China

91-02190-001-000

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Nitro Jams Notebook™ learning toy! Nitro Jams Notebook™ is an awesome way to explore the musical world! Your kids will

get busy learning basic music notation, and get a groove on while creating and recording their own compositions. Plus, they can use music to get versed in other basics: spelling, vocabulary, math and more!

With Nitro Jams Notebook™ features such as vivid sound, slick graphics, two cool slider tools to adjust tempo and pitch, a hi-tech keyboard and mouse, and a real piano keyboard, kids will be ready to take the music world by storm!

Category Hot Keys

Volume/ Contrast Buttons

Progress Report Button

On/Off Button

Pitch/Tempo Sliders

Mouse Pad

Demo Button

QWERTY Keyboard

Real Piano Keyboard

Real

Mouse

4-Directional Cursor Keys

INTRODUCTION

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• VTech® Nitro Jams Notebook™

• Real Mouse

• Mouse Pad

• User’s Manual

• Music Note Stickers

WARNING:

All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

GETTING STARTED

POWER SOURCE

The Nitro Jams Notebook™ operates on 3 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech adaptor (sold separately).

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the unit and open it.

3. Install 3 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

4. Close the battery cover.

GETTING STARTED

NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-installed batteries and use new, alkaline

batteries.

IMPORTANT : After removing old batteries, please replace them with new batteries within

15 seconds to avoid losing saved information.

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number of power supplies.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

AC-DC ADAPTOR

Use a VTech® adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 AC-DC

300 mA center-positive.

CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.

3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.

4. Plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet.

5. Turn the unit ON. NOTE: When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the

adaptor.

STANDARD FOR TOYS WITH ADAPTORS

• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.

• Use only the recommended adaptor with the toy.

• The adaptor is not a toy.

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.

• Never use more than 1 adaptor.

• Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.

NOTICE TO PARENTS

Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer or other parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it.

The demo tag should be removed automatically when the product is taken out of the packing. If the demo tag is still in position when you begin play, please remove it from the bottom of the unit to activate normal play mode.

GETTING STARTED

REAL MOUSE

Use the mouse only on a clean, flat surface, so that the roller is not damaged and the cursor moves freely across the screen. Only use a mouse that is compatible with VTech

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.

3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.

products.

USING THE MOUSE

1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.

2. Click on the mouse button to make a selection.

CLEANING THE MOUSE

1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open the cover on the bottom of the mouse.

2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean the mouse and the ball.

3. Place the ball back into the mouse, place the cover back onto the mouse and screw the cover closed.

MUSIC NOTE STICKERS

Music note stickers are included to help with learning note positions and names.

APPLYING MUSIC NOTE STICKERS

1. Gently peel the entire rectangular sticker strip (including the music notes and surrounding sticker area) from the backing.

2. Carefully place the sticker strip across the keyboard so that each music note sticker is centered on a white piano key as shown in the keyboard illustration above.

PRODUCT FEATURES

3. Press down gently on each music note sticker to make sure it is completely adhered to its key.

4. Carefully peel off the surrounding sticker strip, leaving behind the music note stickers attached to the piano keys.

5. The music note stickers can be easily removed from the piano keys once the user is familiar with the note positions.

PLEASE NOTE: The stickers cannot be reapplied after they have been removed.

PRODUCT FEATURES

PLAY MODES

In the Nitro Jams Notebook™ you can choose from 6 different categories of play and learning:

• Music World

• Piano Jams

• Word Zone

+ 13 hidden pages